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Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Applied Digital Corporation · 10-K · FY 2026 · Period ended May 31, 2026
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Market Risk
The following discussion about market risk involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information regarding the forward-looking statements used in this section and elsewhere in this Annual Report, see the “Forward-Looking Statements” at the forepart of this Annual Report. We may be exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates and fluctuations in the prices of certain commodities, primarily electricity. We do not use financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk related to our outstanding debt. An immediate increase or decrease in current interest rates from their position as of May 31, 2026 would not have a material impact on our interest expense due to the fixed coupon rate on the majority of our debt obligations.
Commodity Price Risk
Certain operating costs incurred by us are subject to price fluctuations caused by the volatility of underlying commodity prices. The commodities most likely to have an impact on our results of operations in the event of price changes are electricity, supplies and equipment used in our data centers. We closely monitor the cost of electricity at all of our locations. We have entered into various power contracts to purchase power at fixed prices in certain locations.
In addition, as we are building new, or expanding existing, data centers, we are subject to commodity price risk for building materials related to the construction of these data centers, such as steel and copper. In addition, the lead-time to procure certain pieces of equipment, such as generators, is substantial. Any delays in procuring the necessary pieces of equipment for the construction of our data centers could delay the anticipated openings of these new data centers and, as a result, increase the cost of these projects.
We do not currently employ forward contracts or other financial instruments to address commodity price risk other than the power contracts discussed above.
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Foreign Currency Risk
We have not been materially impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as substantially all of our business is transacted in U.S. dollars or U.S. dollar-based currencies.
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